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Crime & Emergencies in ...
GBI is investigating the death of inmate Robert Linwood Chavers in Bulloch County Jail, who was found unresponsive in his cell. Community members with information are encouraged to come forward.
One woman was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a LaGrange apartment complex. Authorities are investigating with no arrests yet made.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Walmart is closing all 51 of its in-store health centers due to challenging reimbursements and high costs, impacting employees and communities in five states.
Gainesville police are investigating the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jaishawn Overstreet at Ridgecrest Apartments, asking for help with a suspect sketch.
Atlanta police confirm a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot at 173 Judy Lane SW; ongoing homicide investigation.
Desmond Lindsey was arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal Atlanta shooting, adding to arrests linked to the January 2nd incident which left one dead and two injured.
A stunt gone wrong on Eddie Murphy's film set in Atlanta resulted in serious injuries for two crew members, with support being shown through a fundraising effort.
An 11-year-old boy, Zander Whatley, was killed in Paulding County by a stray bullet intended for someone else. The family and authorities seek information on the assailant.
Atlanta police determined a suspicious package near Lenox Mall posed no threat after evacuating the area and closing Lenox Road; no injuries were reported.
The Georgia Supreme Court overturned the road rage murder conviction of former Atlanta lawyer Bryan Keith Schmitt, citing a critical error in jury instructions during the trial.
A Dunwoody Baptist Church employee was arrested for child sexual exploitation, and a kidnapping suspect was caught at a hiking trail in Sandy Springs.
Gerald Jerome Clark received a life sentence plus 25 years for killing Mary Kilpatrick, found in a burnt car, after a guilty verdict on multiple charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Pierce Hand Seitz to the Atlanta Municipal Court, citing his commitment to tenant rights, community service, and legal experience.
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